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Published online 7 May 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040503-9
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'Junk' DNA reveals vital role
Inscrutable genetic sequences seem indispensable.
If you thought we had explored all the important parts of our genome, think again. Scientists are puzzling over a collection of mystery DNA segments that seem to be essential to the survival of virtually all vertebrates.
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